The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Wilkes County, GA, GA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Wilkes County, GA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $602 to a high of $736, with an average of $669.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $607, a maximum of $741, and an average of $674.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $797, peaking at a maximum of $974, and averaging at $885.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,069, a maximum of $1,307, and an average of $1,188.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,107 to a maximum of $1,353, with an average of $1,230.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Wilkes County, GA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $602 $607 $797 $1,069 $1,107
Average Rent $669 $674 $885 $1,188 $1,230
High Rent(110%) $736 $741 $974 $1,307 $1,353
2023 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $541 $545 $717 $941 $964
Average Rent $601 $605 $797 $1,045 $1,071
High Rent (110%) $661 $666 $877 $1,150 $1,178
2022 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $492 $496 $653 $861 $960
Average Rent $547 $551 $725 $957 $1,067
High Rent(110%) $602 $606 $798 $1,053 $1,174
2021 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $457 $460 $607 $799 $913
Average Rent $508 $511 $674 $888 $1,014
High Rent (110%) $559 $562 $741 $977 $1,115
2020 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $460 $464 $610 $777 $936
Average Rent $511 $515 $678 $863 $1,040
High Rent(110%) $562 $567 $746 $949 $1,144
2019 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $463 $465 $616 $771 $965
Average Rent $514 $517 $684 $857 $1,072
High Rent (110%) $565 $569 $752 $943 $1,179
2018 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $443 $446 $593 $786 $942
Average Rent $492 $495 $659 $873 $1,047
High Rent(110%) $541 $545 $725 $960 $1,152
2017 Wilkes County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $415 $418 $555 $808 $890
Average Rent $461 $464 $617 $898 $989
High Rent (110%) $507 $510 $679 $988 $1,088


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